Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II: ■ The built-in flash and vignetting ■ Using the lens hood

■ The built-in flash and vignetting ■ Using the lens hood: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

The built-in flash and vignetting

Using the lens hood

The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of

The lens hood blocks light rays that have harmful

less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

effects on pictures. It also helps to protect the glass

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To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.

surface of the lens.

* Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the

Attaching the hood

image that occurs when light emitted by the flash is

Be sure that the lens

obstructed by the lens hood, or by the lens barrel

hood mounting

depending upon the focal length or shooting

index (

C) is aligned

distance.

with the lens hood

setting index (

B)

Supported focal length/

Cameras

Shooting distance

3.

D300-series/

18mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold

D200/D100

24mm or longer/No restriction

it by the lens hood attachment index (

A) rather

24mm and 35mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

D90/D80

than its outer edge.

50mm or longer/No restriction

If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting

D70-series/

may occur.

D5000/D3000/

24mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

The lens can be stored with the lens hood attached in

D60/D50/

35mm or longer/No restriction

D40-series

the reverse position.

The built-in flash on the D100 has an angle of coverage

suited to focal lengths of 20mm and greater.

Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 18mm.

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